Lord of the Flies

What does Simon think is really the beast?

Lord of the flies

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As the boys argue and fret about an external beast, it is only Simon that has the insight to claim that the only "beast" on the island lies in their own hearts. It is only humanity that holds evil rather than any outside force imposing it.

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